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22 Miners Feared Dead in Taraba-Adamawa Mining Pit Collapse
At least 22 miners are feared dead after a mining pit collapsed at an illegal site in the Gashaka-Gumti National Park, which spans Gashaka LGA in Taraba State and Toungo LGA in Adamawa State. The miners were searching for gold in a restricted area known as Buffa.
Local sources report that all 22 miners are presumed dead. Toungo LGA Chairman Suleiman Toungo confirmed five bodies have been recovered, though he couldn’t specify the total number still buried. The area, despite frequent ranger patrols, is known for continued unregulated mining activities, often carried out at night.
Adamawa Police spokesperson SP Suleiman Nguroje noted recent fatalities from pit collapses, adding that police are working with park authorities to address the illegal mining.
Abia State recently welcomes new water project in Okwoyi Isieke Ibeku in Umuahia North LGA, for the first time in 130 years.
The project was carried out by the Abia State Ministry of Power and Public Utilities through the Abia Rural Water Supply And Sanitation Agency.
This project officially offered its residents clean and filtered water after many years of unclean water and unhealthy living.
The Abia State Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Ikechuckwu Monday, shared that this was a move to improve the living conditions of the residents and promote a healthy environment and living.
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Royal Family in Grief After Death of Literature Student and Cousin to Princes William and Harry
The royal family, Prince William and Prince Harry, express sadness as they grieve over their 20-year-old cousin who passed away.
It was revealed that the young lady was found at the family’s home in Norton with a firearm found nearby. However, the involvement of a third party was ruled out after investigations were carried out.
The funeral has been scheduled for a later date, pending proper investigations. The family expressed grief as they mourn one of their own — a young lady who was a literature student at Durham University.
Dr Deji Adeleke, Father of Popular Nigerian Singer, Davido, is reportedly aiming to set a power plant of 1.250MW in Ondo State.
This power plant project is said to be one of the largest power plants in Nigeria and will generates 15% of the country’s electricity.
It can be noted that this project will also aide in the decrease of power outage and create more job opportunities for Nigerians.
Fans and followers applaud the singer’s dad for demonstration a meaningful use of his wealth.
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